LATCO International

Fair trade (Social)

Latco International was founded in Bolivia in 2003 and grows, processes and exports certified organic sesame seed. By now, Latco International has grown into the largest export company of organic sesame in Bolivia. Buyers can be found in Japan, the United States and Europe. Latco International sources the sesame seed from around 900 small-scale around the city of Santa Cruz.

The company offers them fair payment conditions and training programs. Triodos Sustainable Trade Fund has provided Latco International with a trade finance which enables the company to pay the farmers directly upon delivery of the sesame.

KEY INDICATORS as of 31 December 2015:- number of farmers: 1,250- number of hectares: 3,540 hectares of sustainably cultivated land

Fair trade

Smallholder farmers in developing countries do not necessarily reap the rewards of a complex international trade system. So, by financing fair trade enterprises we aim to make sure that individuals and their families are paid fairly for their products.

Important Information

Triodos Bank NV (incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands with limited liability, registered in England and Wales BR3012). Authorised by the Dutch Central Bank and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Details about the extent of our regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority are available from us on request. Firm reference number 183366.